Pathway Outline
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Network Administration
Network Administration
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
CT08
CT08
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
08/07/2010
08/07/2010
Field of Education
0203 - Information Systems
0203 - Information Systems
Approved Date
26/06/2006
26/06/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
08/07/2010
08/07/2010
Nominal Hours
445
445
Description
CT08 is a pathway of Certificate III in Information Technology contextualised for Network Administration.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Achieve 6 Common Core Units.
Move from version 'A' to 'B' ICA units was implemented Aug 2009.
Move from version 'A' to 'B' ICA units was implemented Aug 2009.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0255 | ICAU3004B | Apply occupational health and safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0192 | ICAS3234B | Care for computer hardware | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0092 | ICAD3218B | Create user documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0101 | ICAI3020B | Install and optimise operating system software | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0186 | ICAS3031B | Provide advice to clients | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0225 | ICAT3025B | Run standard diagnostic tests | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. Stream Core Units
Achieve all 6 Core Units in the Network Administration Specialist Core Stream.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0191 | ICAS3121B | Administer network peripherals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0190 | ICAS3120B | Configure and administer a network operating system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0188 | ICAS3034B | Determine and action network problems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0103 | ICAI3101B | Install and manage network protocols | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0185 | ICAS3024B | Provide basic system administration | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0187 | ICAS3032B | Provide network systems administration | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Achieve 2 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- other ICA30105 streams not already selected;
and/or
- ICA30105 Electives list;
and/or
- from elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 (at Certificate III or Certificate IV level)
- other ICA30105 streams not already selected;
and/or
- ICA30105 Electives list;
and/or
- from elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package ICA05 (at Certificate III or Certificate IV level)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0102 | ICAI3021B | Connect internal hardware components | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2808 | ICAI4029C | Install network hardware to a network | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units
Achieve 2 Elective Units chosen from the following sources (Listed in Recommended Order):
- any of the above core or elective sources;
and/or
- preferred Training Packages (Business Services BSB01; Telecommunications ICT02; Film, TV, Radio and Multimedia CUF01; Printing and Graphic Arts ICP05; Retail WRR02; Visual Arts, Craft and Design CUV03) (at Certificate III or Certificate IV level);
and/or
any other Training Package (at Certificate III or Certificate IV level) based on documented industry or enterprise need; and/or
any accredited course.
- any of the above core or elective sources;
and/or
- preferred Training Packages (Business Services BSB01; Telecommunications ICT02; Film, TV, Radio and Multimedia CUF01; Printing and Graphic Arts ICP05; Retail WRR02; Visual Arts, Craft and Design CUV03) (at Certificate III or Certificate IV level);
and/or
any other Training Package (at Certificate III or Certificate IV level) based on documented industry or enterprise need; and/or
any accredited course.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0108 | ICAI4097B | Install and configure a network | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D0106 | ICAI4030B | Install software to networked computers | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT84 | Network Administration | Pathway |
Note
This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification ICA30105. This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR and should be consulted for full description of requirements
ICA units in the outline wre changed from vcersion 'A' to 'B' following Version 2 update of the TP.
ICA units in the outline wre changed from vcersion 'A' to 'B' following Version 2 update of the TP.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:
BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace
The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:
BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace